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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

5

New Year Weekend Holiday Granted Taylor Schools

Grafton Sentinel Extra reports Taylor Schools receiving a new year weekend holiday. Police arrested Harry Windom of Milford W Va for alleged speeding on Walnut street around 5 p m yesterday. He posted a $1 bond for appearance before Police Judge Layn Ford. SPEED SAGA WEST WARWICK R I notes a 16 year old mother and an 18 year old mother were arrested on speeding charges while driving separately. The mothers explain they were trying to overtake each other to warn of state police pursuit. CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude from Mr. and Mrs. Russell Los! and family for kindness in time of need.

Harry Windon Milford W. Va Walnut Street Joe Mask Windon Layn Ford West Warwick Gratto Russell Los

Couldn't Win In This Place

MUSKEGON Michigan report notes Milton Larsen caused an automobile accident with multiple police and power officials present. He rammed a bridge edge, was booted for escaping. Coast Guardsmen on Seal Island New Hampshire received ammunition orders and delivered a two by four plank pursuit. Missouri rail link between St Louis and Kansas City noted for firestone service in the 1865 era. Obscure death acknowledgments express thanks for floral tributes and community support to the Riggleman family.

Muskegon Mich Milton Larsen Larsen Igge Es Ving Boon Island N.H Clark Stevens University of New Hamphire Missouri St. Louis Kansas City

January 2 Vacation Added by Taylor County Board

The Taylor County school board in a regular meeting approved January 2 as an extra vacation day. The decision follows recent holiday observances and aligns with the district calendar.

Taylor County James Jim Sehost Jast Whehi Virgil Rd Sarsot Tees Nw Hed

Fairmont Youth Wins In Oratory Contest

Nancy A. Jones of Fairmont was named West Virginia winner of the Voice of Democracy contest. She topped about 15 state finalists, earns a 900 dollar scholarship and an expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete nationally. A five minute talk on Speak for Democracy was delivered to a panel reviewing recordings of speeches.

Wheeling Nancy A. Jones Fairmont West Vaiginta Jones Wahington D.C Castells

Confusion in Utah and Tax Notes Highlight State News

A Utah report covers gas tax increases and revenue gains, noting a rise over last year and a one cent tax rate hike since June. Governor J Bracken Lee is cited for opposing federal spending. An Eastern writer confuses officials with Brig ham Young, while Capes Elizabeth Me reports on a blind man turning vegetables into a thriving business using transparent bags.

Charleston Willem R. Lalee Colone Jesume Mani Utah Salt Lake City Brigham Young J. Bracken Lee Lee Bracken Young Cape Elizabeth Philip Bagley

World War II Unknown Hero to Rest Beside Unknown Soldier

A report outlines plans to entomb the Unknown American Soldier beside the World War I Unknown Soldier in a shared tomb at Arlington National Cemetery. It describes selection of six unidentified remains to represent overseas theaters, a private ceremony, and a future reburial at the Capitol in Washington.

Washington Ea Uni Hastings Army Independence Hall Philadelphia United States Armed Forces Flo Overgeas Alaskan Command Capitol

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